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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 449.36 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 449.36 and 151.28 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 449.36 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/449.36 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 449.36 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 67,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,979.18/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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